How to pronounce hieroglyphics
Say it like hy-roh-GLIF-iks. Hieroglyphics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIF).
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- hy
- roh
- GLIF
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hieroglyphics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hieroglyphics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-roh-GLIF-iks.
What does hieroglyphics mean?
- plural of hieroglyphic How to pronounce hieroglyphic
Questions about saying hieroglyphics
How do you pronounce hieroglyphics?
Say hy-roh-GLIF-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪks/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪrəʊˈɡlɪfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hieroglyphics?
Hieroglyphics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIF). Broken into parts: hy · roh · GLIF · iks.
Is hieroglyphics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌhaɪrəʊˈɡlɪfɪks/ (hy-roh-GLIF-iks).